Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to the nonsense sonnet hour. The talented Trisha Broomfield has written a beautiful and tender nonsense sonnet that is truly irresistible. I am envious because I do struggle with sonnets and like me, you will be glued to this very tender and inventive one….. Nonsense Sonnet A distant lighthouse beams strawberryContinue reading “A Nonsense Sonnet”
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As I was going to St Ives
Hello Poetry Lovers We all know ‘As I was going to St Ives..’. They call this traditional piece a nursery rhyme but I would say this was a riddle. I do remember it catching me out. A simple question, yet not. A very intriguing piece of writing. Inspired by my lovely pal Trisha Broomfield’s recentContinue reading “As I was going to St Ives”
The Who Loos
Hello Poetry Lovers While we continue to explore toilet capers, clever poet Trisha Broomfield has summed up a particular memory of the ultimate toilet nightmare – the portaloo. And the murky horrors it brings. Funny, I was originally going to go to this Who concert in ‘73 but something happened with the tickets. In short,Continue reading “The Who Loos”
Eccentric Corner part II
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to Part Two of Eccentric rhymes. And the super and talented poet, Trisha Broomfield has come up with some belters. Very clever pieces, thank you Trisha. These are marvellous. Read on if you dare Trisha’s Eye Rhymes Such is the subtle way of love it highlights the helplessness of man Cupid’s arrowsContinue reading “Eccentric Corner part II”
Summertime…..
Hello Poetry Lovers We can’t let summer get away without at least one tribute to it. And hands up who remembers that summer of ‘76! Hmm..quite a few raised hands there, I see. What an impact that July had on our lives! I have conveyed Summer generally in my triolet below. However, Trisha Broomfield hasContinue reading “Summertime…..”
The Cat Who Isn’t Ours
Hello Poetry Lovers Now, as most of us cat lovers are aware, it was International Cat’s Day on Tuesday. So clever poet and friend Trisha Broomfield has penned a wonderful tribute to these felines, especially Perry who seems to have adopted her. Adorable cat but a mystery background. Here, Trisha sums up her feelings forContinue reading “The Cat Who Isn’t Ours”
One Day to Go
Yes, Poetry Lovers. We are on a countdown now for the Booming Lovelies to perform at the Guildford Fringe tomorrow night! Sometimes it feels like a significant event in your life never comes – and then suddenly it does! It’s unnerving and exciting at the same time. After a great dress rehearsal upstairs at TheContinue reading “One Day to Go”
Less than a week to go….
Okay, folks. The countdown is on! Less than a week to go before the Booming Lovelies take Guildford by storm! Forgive me talking in Bugs Bunny jargon but this is very exciting and there’s just one more rehearsal to go! Before the ultimate production. After an exciting week of co-hosting at the Lightbox in WokingContinue reading “Less than a week to go….”
Exciting News….
Hello Poetry Lovers We’re quite literally on a countdown now to 7th July. This is when the Booming Lovelies will be performing at the Guildford Fringe. Upstairs at The Keep Pub is the place to be at 8 pm that magical night. We did some great rehearsing yesterday in the lovely Sharron Green’s garden. TimeContinue reading “Exciting News….”
The Beast of Covid
Hello Poetry Lovers Our lovely talented poet and fellow Booming Lovely Trisha Broomfield has recently been touched by the cold hand of COVID. This ruthless virus plays no favourite and can be random in its selection. Fortunately Trisha recovered swiftly … Meanwhile, in her usual prolific guise, Trisha penned this splendid piece, which sums itContinue reading “The Beast of Covid”